politics
March 29, 2026
Cruz Warns of Tougher Texas Senate General Election After Cornyn-Paxton Fight
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is warning that Republicans could face a tougher-than-expected general election in Texas as the state’s high-profile Senate primary heads to a runoff between Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Attorney General Ken Paxton in late May.
TL;DR
- Ted Cruz warns of a potentially tough general election for Republicans in Texas.
- The state's Senate primary is headed to a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
- Cruz notes that the Democratic base is energized and motivated by opposition to Donald Trump.
- He emphasizes the need for conservatives to turn out in large numbers to counter the opposition.
- Recent polling suggests Democratic candidate James Talarico could narrowly lead both Cornyn and Paxton in hypothetical matchups.
- Cruz frames the race as part of a national environment where Republican intensity must match Democratic opposition.
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